Cinemascope
Cinemascope
Podcast Description
Genevieve Trainor, a professional actor and PR and marketing expert, chats with a range of entertainment industry experts from around the world who share "insider insights" that demystify the industry and help with the economic development of our communities. On the last Friday of every month, Dr. James Wysong, Dean of Arts and Design at SFCC, and Milton Reiss, Co-Chair of the Film Department at SFCC, discuss everything from how culture impacts film and vice versa to their love of the sci-fi genre.Nazneen Akhtar Rahim is a British American actor. Originally from London, Nazneen studied Law at the University of Westminster, graduating with honors, following which she practiced human rights law. She has worked at a humanitarian assistance charity, obtaining a certificate in Disaster Management and is fluent in Urdu and Hindi.email - [email protected]
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The podcast explores various themes pertinent to the film and entertainment industry, including cultural impacts on filmmaking, community economic development, and the challenges faced by independent filmmakers. Notable episodes feature discussions on the making of 'Year of the Fox', insights from documentary filmmakers like Alisa Kovalenko, and the creative journeys of writers and directors such as Megan Griffiths and Eliza Flug.
Genevieve Trainor, a professional actor and PR and marketing expert, chats with a range of entertainment industry experts from around the world who share “insider insights” that demystify the industry and help with the economic development of our communities. On the last Friday of every month, Dr. James Wysong, Dean of Arts and Design at SFCC, and Milton Reiss, Co-Chair of the Film Department at SFCC, discuss everything from how culture impacts film and vice versa to their love of the sci-fi genre.
Nazneen Akhtar Rahim is a British American actor. Originally from London, Nazneen studied Law at the University of Westminster, graduating with honors, following which she practiced human rights law. She has worked at a humanitarian assistance charity, obtaining a certificate in Disaster Management and is fluent in Urdu and Hindi.
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Cheri Montesanto is a three-time Emmy Award–winning makeup artist and Makeup & Hairstyling Award honoree whose career in film and television spans decades of innovation, craftsmanship, and storytelling. Entering the entertainment industry at just 17 years old, she quickly established herself as a dynamic creative force, bringing depth, texture, and emotional resonance to every character she touches.
Her diverse body of work reflects both her versatility and her mastery of character-driven design. Her credits range from iconic films such as RoboCop 2 and Forces of Nature to culturally defining television series including The X-Files, CSI: Miami, Better Call Saul, and the Netflix feature El Camino. Most recently, she contributed her signature artistry to Apple’s Pluribus, further solidifying her reputation as a leading figure in contemporary makeup design.
Across genres—from sci-fi to drama to action—Cheri is known for her precision, continuity expertise, and ability to shape visual narratives through nuanced makeup transformations. Her work continues to influence the industry, inspiring both peers and the next generation of artists.
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